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Monday, September 09, 2024
Originally awarded $300,000 by the NHCDFA Tax Credit Program to help create permanent housing for 32 individuals with developmental disabilities - we have sold over $200,000 with $95,000 left!
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM FARMSTEADS OF NEW ENGLANDOriginally awarded $300,000 by the NHCDFA Tax Credit Program to help create permanent housing for 32 individuals with developmental disabilities - we have sold over $200,000 with $95,000 left!If you are a business who pays NH Business Tax, Business Enterprise tax, and/or the Insurance Premium Tax - you can benefit from purchasing Tax Credits Instead of sending your tax dollars to Concord - keep them in the community building housing for those in
Monday, September 09, 2024Last chance to ride with the King! On Oct. 12, Pro Cyclist Ted King will wrap up formal annual participation in the Seacoast charity cycle ride after its 14th year and over $1.4 million raised fo
Last chance to ride with the King! On Oct. 12, Pro Cyclist Ted King will wrap up formal annual participation in the Seacoast charity cycle ride after its 14th year and over $1.4 million raised for David Krempels Brain Injury Center. PORTSMOUTH: The 14th Annual King Challenge bike ride will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The event is an annual fundraiser for David Krempels Brain Injury Center (KBIC), a Portsmouth, NH based non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life of people living with
Friday, September 06, 2024Dover Proclaims September Service Dog Awareness Month
Mayor Bob Carrier of the City of Dover NH was unable to attend last night's meeting so Deputy Mayor Shanahan presented the New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs with a proclamation declaring September as Service Dog Awareness month at the meeting at 7:00 in city hall, and Brendan Madden, NHCSSD founder, was in attendance to accept it! September is National Service Dog Awareness Month and to celebrate The New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs has provided complimentary
Friday, September 06, 2024Portsmouth Proclaims September as Service Dog Awareness Month
PORTSMOUTH—On Sept. 3 Mayor Deaglan McEachern, the mayor of Portsmouth, NH presented New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs with a proclamation declaring September as Service Dog Awareness month. Brendan Madden, NHCSSD founder, had the honor to accept it! Also in attendance was Coach, a diabetes alert service dog. The proclamation highlights “the profound impact that service dogs have on the lives of individuals with disabilities, enhancing their independence, mobility, and overall
Friday, September 06, 2024Rochester Proclaims Service Dog Awareness Month
ROCHESTER—On Sept. 3, Mayor Paul Callaghan of Rochester made a proclamation declaring September as Service Dog Awareness month at the city council meeting and Brendan Madden of The New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs had the honor to receive it! The proclamation highlights “the profound impact that service dogs have on the lives of individuals with disabilities, enhancing their independence, mobility, and overall quality of life. The United States is home to an estimated 500,000
Thursday, September 05, 2024Your Guide to Success: How to Assemble an Impressive Job Application Package
In today’s highly competitive job market, making a lasting first impression can be the difference between landing your dream job and being overlooked. Crafting the perfect job application package—complete with a captivating cover letter, an eye-catching resume, and a compelling portfolio—is your ticket to standing out. But what exactly does it take to create an application that not only grabs attention but also showcases your qualifications in the best light? Join us on this journey as we explore the
Thursday, September 05, 2024City of Portsmouth NH Selects Finalist for Peirce Island “Percent-for-Art” Commission
CAPTION: The DiBari Associates design selected as finalist for Peirce Island “Percent-for-Art” Commission. PORTSMOUTH– The Portsmouth City Council has empowered City Manager Karen Conard to enter into a contract for $140,000 with DiBari Associates of Miami, Fla. to design, construct, and install the public artwork on Peirce Island recommended by the Public Art Review Committee (PARC). The selection and funding of the artwork are based on the City ordinance directing Percent-for-Art proceeds from
Thursday, September 05, 2024Cornerstone VNA Offers FREE Webinar on Fall Prevention
ROCHESTER – In recognition of National Fall Prevention Awareness Month, Cornerstone VNA is offering a free “lunch and learn” webinar for community members. The “Stay Upright! Tips for Fall-Free Living” webinar will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. Webinar attendees will learn how to improve their balance and prevent falls. In addition, participants will learn simple modifications to increase home safety. The presentation will include statistics on falls, contributing factors in the home
Thursday, September 05, 2024Working Fields Announces Leadership Transition
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT: Working Fields, a mission-driven staffing agency with a unique peer support model, is pleased to announce a significant transition in its leadership team. After successfully leading the company since its inception in 2017, CEO & Founder Mickey Wiles will be transitioning out of day-to-day operations. Wiles remains committed to the company and will continue to offer strategic financial oversight and guidance in a CFO & Founder role while also supporting Working Fields’ nonprofit
Tuesday, September 03, 2024Explore Black History Preservation with Dr. Noelle Trent at Strawbery Banke on Sept. 26
Photo: Melvina Parker, sister of Elizabeth Ann Virgil—the first African American graduate of UNH (Class of 1926). Courtesy of the Portsmouth Athenaeum.Explore Black History Preservation with Dr. Noelle Trent at Strawbery Banke on September 26 PORTSMOUTH, NH — Strawbery Banke recently announced an upcoming lecture titled "When the Lions Write History," by Dr. Noelle Trent, President & CEO of the Museum of African American History | Boston & Nantucket. The event will be held in the Lawrence J. Yerdon
Tuesday, September 03, 2024Seacoast Jazz Society Presents the Daniela Schächter Quintet at The Music Hall Lounge Sept. 29
PORTSMOUTH--The Seacoast Jazz Society and The Music Hall are copresenting a jazz performance by the Daniela Schächter Quintet on Sunday, September 29, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at The Music Hall Lounge in Portsmouth. Five outstanding jazz musicians who have each achieved international recognition for their musicianship will perform a mix of original compositions and jazz standards arranged in a contemporary style. Daniela Schächter is the leader of the quintet. She is a pianist, vocalist, composer, and
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Friday, August 30, 2024City of Portsmouth NH Adopts Climate Action Plan: 'Portsmouth’s Climate Future'
Portsmouth, New Hampshire – After nearly two years of work, including extensive community engagement, research into local community impacts, and an exhaustive inventory of municipal and estimated community greenhouse gas emissions, the City’s Planning and Sustainability Department presented Portsmouth’s Climate Future to the City Council at its Aug. 19, 2024 meeting. The Council voted unanimously to adopt the plan. Available online on the City’s website portsnh.co/climatefuture, the 79-page climate
Friday, August 30, 2024No cost program for small business owners and non-profit leaders
For over a decade, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program has helped entrepreneurs nationwide grow their businesses by offering a free, practical business training program, access to capital and personalized support services. They are proud to be partnered with Manchester Community College to bring this best-in-class training program to New Hampshire small business owners. Through this free program, participants gain practical skills in negotiation, marketing and employee management that can
Thursday, August 29, 2024The KEY Collective Welcomes Bob Morton to the Board
The KEY Collective is pleased to announce the election of Bob Morton to its board of directors. Morton, president of C&P Gallagher Properties LLC, brings a wealth of business experience, a broad network across the Seacoast, and a lifelong commitment to community service to the board. Morton credits his parents for instilling in him from a young age the importance of giving back to the community and helping people who are less fortunate. He carried that lesson into adulthood, where he coached at Rye
Wednesday, August 28, 2024Try the SmallBiz Sound Byte series -- a no-cost series for Seacoast small business owners!
Join the Small Business Administration and the Chamber for three 30-minute sound-byte online webinars each week, followed by an in-person coffee and connections session with the SBA, resource partners, and local economic partners. Let us HELP you make the #Smallbiz connections. For more information, visit: https://www.sba.gov/event/52366
Wednesday, August 28, 2024City Plans Free Residents’ Day Community Picnic in the Park on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024
PORTSMOUTH – The City of Portsmouth NH is planning a Residents’ Day Community Picnic in Prescott Park, hosted by the City Recreation Department in partnership with Prescott Park Arts Festival, on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free and open to all Portsmouth residents, with live music, lawn games and food available for purchase from The Prop. Residents are encouraged to bring their own picnics (no alcoholic beverages), lawn chairs, blankets – and community spirit. The
Tuesday, August 27, 2024Discover Historic Highlights at Strawbery Banke’s Wine Festival on Sept. 12
PORTSMOUTH — Strawbery Banke Museum is thrilled to invite the community to its largest one-day annual fundraiser, Vintage & Vine — A Wine Festival in Historic Style, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. The event, which occurs outdoors throughout the Museum’s nearly 10-acre site, heirloom gardens, and historic landscapes, offers guests the opportunity to sample an extensive selection of fine wines and cuisine prepared by Seacoast-area top chefs and caterers. Tickets are available for purchase online
Tuesday, August 27, 2024Cornerstone VNA Welcomes New Hospice Care Director
ROCHESTER – Cornerstone VNA, a trusted nonprofit home health provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Nichols, RN, MSN, CCM, IQCER, as the new Hospice Care director. Lisa brings a strong background in nursing leadership, case management, and quality patient care. She is excited to further strengthen Cornerstone VNA’s mission of providing compassionate and comprehensive care to patients and their families. Lisa is a Registered Nurse, with a Master’s degree in nursing, and a certificate in
Monday, August 26, 2024Rockingham County Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Receives Deficiency-Free Survey for Third Consecutive Year
BRENTWOOD – Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is proud to announce that for the third consecutive year, the community has received a deficiency-free rating following its annual survey conducted by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. This outstanding achievement highlights the nursing home's unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality care and ensuring a safe, compassionate environment for its residents. The annual survey is a rigorous inspection process that
Thursday, August 22, 2024Baker Newman Noyes announces eight senior promotions in New Hampshire
PORTSMOUTH - Baker Newman Noyes (BNN), a nationally recognized top 100 accounting and advisory firm, is excited to announce eight senior-level promotions in its Portsmouth and Manchester offices. The promotions below highlight managers and senior managers in the firm’s tax, assurance, and operations departments. "These promotions are extremely well deserved and are just one way we can recognize the hard work and determination of our employees and invest in their professional growth," said Dayton
Wednesday, August 21, 2024Devine Millimet Attorneys Selected 2025 Best Lawyers®, Ones to Watch®, and Lawyers of the Year
Devine, Millimet & Branch, P.A. is proud to announce that 23 attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in 2025 The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.One Devine Millimet attorney was selected for the 2025 "Lawyer of the Year" Awards.Jon B. Sparkman – Tax Law "Lawyer of the Year" honors are awarded annually to only one lawyer per practice area in each region with extremely high overall feedback from their peers, making it an exceptional distinction.The
Wednesday, August 21, 2024‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ opens the 2024-25 season of the Players’ Ring Theatre
PORTSMOUTH – “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” a Tony award winning, deliriously funny comedy, begins the 2024-25 season of the Players’ Ring Theatre. Written by the late Christopher Durang and directed by Matthew Parent, the play opens Sept. 6 and runs through Sept. 22. Middle-aged siblings Vanya (played by Christopher Savage) and Sonia (Whitney Smith) share a home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star
Monday, August 19, 2024Strawbery Banke welcomes expert historic preservationist and experienced events director to leadership team
PORTSMOUTH– Strawbery Banke Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Jodi Black as vice president of preservation, facilities, and landscape, and James Connally as director of events. These strategic hires bring a wealth of expertise in historic preservation and event management, reinforcing the Museum’s commitment to excellence. This announcement closely follows Strawbery Banke’s recent designation as a Smithsonian Affiliate earlier this month, marking a major step forward in its goal to position
Friday, August 16, 2024David Krempels Brain Injury Center announces new executive director
PORTSMOUTH– The David Krempels Brain Injury Center (KBIC) is excited to announce Cariann Harsh Daley MPA, MBA, Ed.M. as its new executive director, starting Aug. 19, 2024. With a career spanning 25 years in neurodiversity and disability services, Cari brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to advancing KBIC's mission. Cari has a notable background in fundraising, strategic planning, and program development. Her career includes significant roles in growing organizations and improving services
Thursday, August 15, 2024Seacoast Communities Deepen Investment in Public Transit: $1.5+M in contributions to stimulate estimated $6.1M in local economic activity
DOVER—COAST, the nonprofit provider of public transit services on the Seacoast, recently published a summary of the financial contributions being made by the communities that are connected by their services.Each year, COAST asks its member communities to make contributions towards their $7.5-8.5 million budget. These contributions are based on the COAST board-vetted and approved municipal funding formula, which uses a blended and rolling three-year average, by community, of four separate factors that
Wednesday, June 26, 2024Chamber holds great annual meeting in an ‘Amazing’ setting
We kick off summer with Annual Membership meeting on the Rep set of ‘Joseph’ PORTSMOUTH--The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth held its annual meeting in the theatrical setting of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Seacoast Repertory Theatre on June 20—but the program was down to business. President and Chief Collaborator Ben VanCamp spoke of the Chamber’s accomplishments of the past fiscal year and goals for year ahead. The Chamber has stressed, and will expand upon
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Friday, June 07, 2024History & Soup speaker series slated for historic Warner House
View this email in your browser June 2024 We are now open for the season! The Warner House Museum opened to the public for guided tours on June 1. We’re open Thursdays through Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm until October 13. We’re excited to incorporate the Carriage House into the tours, using it as a visitors’ center. Visitors are invited to come to the Carriage House first as tours will start there rather than in the front of the house. To access the Carriage House, there is a gate on Chapel Street
Wednesday, May 22, 2024Colliers sells 111 Venture Drive in Dover, NH for $5 million
Colliers, a global leader in commercial real estate services, is pleased to announce the recent sale-leaseback of 111 Venture Drive in Dover, NH, a 44,232 SF manufacturing/warehouse/distribution building on 8.03 acres in Enterprise Park, for $5,000,000 according to the Strafford County Registry of Deeds. David Choate and Abby Bachman of Colliers in Portsmouth represented the Seller, Merchandise Central, LLC, and procured the Buyer, 111 Venture Drive, LLC, sponsored by Redstone of Burlington, VT, in the
Friday, March 22, 2024Seacoast African American Cultural Center (SAACC) 2024 Season
Opening Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Seacoast African American Cultural Center (SAACC), 10 Middle St., Portsmouth NH Becoming Black: The Immigrant Experience Our April 2024 opening exhibition features two acclaimed regional artists - Jozimar Matimano and Becky Field - whose life and work depicts the immigrant experience to consider how people of color from all over the world, ranging from Africa to South Asia and the Middle East, come to be seen as Black or an ethnic minority when settling in
Monday, January 29, 2024Devine Millimet attorney Tabitha Croscut appears before Senate Small Business Committee
On Jan. 24, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, chaired by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), held a hearing titled “Succession Planning: Opportunities to Build Wealth and Keep Jobs in Local Communities.”Devine Millimet attorney Tabitha Croscut was asked to be a witness and provide testimony at the hearing. Devine Millimet’s president, Anu Mullikin, reported internally that "Tabitha was one of four [witnesses] on a panel, and she brilliantly testified to the benefits of small business
Tuesday, December 05, 2023What are we going to do about it?
The night before Thanksgiving, a beloved member of our business community, Mamadou Dembele, was assaulted while out in the City of Portsmouth. Sadly, in a statement released last week by Mamadou “The words used by my attacker leave no doubt that this was a racist act." On Sunday, Dec. 3, community, spiritual, and business leaders rallied around him. You can read that account here. A gathering Dec. 3 at the Portsmouth African Burying Ground Memorial supported Mamadou Dembele. Show, from
Tuesday, October 31, 2023High Honors: Businesses recognized for their outstanding work in 2023 by Chamber Collaborative
Members of the PortsmouthNH 400 celebrate with their unique trophy marking their Lighting the Way Award at the Oct. 30 Collaboration Awards held by the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. (Photo by Will Zimmermann) High Honors: Businesses recognized for their outstanding work in 2023 by Chamber Collaborative PORTSMOUTH—Capped off by a special recognition of the Portsmouth NH 400 organization called the Lighting the Way Award, the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth celebrated its
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Thursday, December 02, 2021Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth Selects its Small but MIGHTY Business of November
PORTSMOUTH—A moving company that started on a card table in an apartment in Dover has now expanded to the Eastern Seaboard. Mike Carlton, president of Calling All Cargo Moving & Storage has added two tractor-trailers to his fleet to help transport anything and everything from their Dover and Greenland facilities all the way to their brand-new branch in West Palm Beach, Fla. (a city that he now calls home.) Carlton is proud of his company, and also very proud of his military background as a U.S.
Friday, July 17, 2020Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur
ABOVE: Tom Perron at the March 11, 2020 Restaurant Week Summit. The photograph is taken from the upper floor of his restaurant, Mombo, where he said the photographer would have a much better vantage point. BELOW: Tom shared his love of the kitchen with the Portsmouth High School Career Technical Education students, pictured here Tom was leading CTE students in making a dessert as he volunteered in December at the Career Pathways program.Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur Thoughtful
Friday, May 29, 2020EASY PEASY: How to Submit a News Release to the Chamber Collaborative Website
· Log on to ChamberMaster (chambermaster.com)Click "For Customers"Click Log In from drop downNavigate to Chambermaster (lower right) and click and sign into your account (Need help with your sign on or password? Email Jennifer@PortsmouthCollaborative.org and she can send you a prompt to reset it.) · In the upper right-hand corner, look for the the letters “MIC” (Member Information Center) o Click on it · Once in MIC, go to the menu column on the left-hand side o Click “News Release” from this menu ·
